Gold Mutual Fund vs Gold ETF vs SGB

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What is the best way to invest in gold this Akshaya Tritiya?

There are various avenues to invest in Gold like ETFs, Gold MFs, Bullion etc, but the best avenue for you to invest in gold would be in Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB). Advantages of investing in SGBs: You earn an interest 2.50% on the capital invested and capital gains when you redeem if the price is higher You can use these bonds as collateral for loans Secure, since the bonds are held in demat form No management fee and expense ratios. In the case of gold ETFs, you pay nearly 1% expense ratio. …